Santiago enters the role with a background that spans operational command and high-level defense transformation. His tenure in the military included stewardship of a 4,000-aircraft portfolio and leadership in Future Vertical Lift initiatives. By bridging the gap between emerging AI-driven hardware and complex acquisition pathways, he aims to align the company’s unmanned systems with the specific mission requirements of U.S. and Latin American defense stakeholders.
CEO Dave Sharpin highlighted the appointment as a strategic move to translate military-grade operational expertise into scalable defense capabilities. For Santiago, the transition represents a return to his roots; born in Puerto Rico, he intends to leverage his regional ties to bolster aviation modernization partnerships across Latin America. His academic credentials, including advanced degrees from the National Defense University and executive training in artificial intelligence, underscore a focus on data-driven leadership as the firm expands its footprint in the dual-use technology market.
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